ABSTRACT
Corrosion of metallic surfaces can be reduced or controlled by the addition
of chemical compounds to the corrodent. This form of corrosion control is
called inhibition and the compounds added are known as corrosion inhibitors.
These inhibitors will reduce the rate of either anodic oxidation or cathodic
reduction, or both. The inhibitors themselves form a protective film on the
surface of the metal. It has been postulated that the inhibitors are adsorbed
into the metal surface either by physical (electrostatic) adsorption
or chemosorption.
